Open Forum Enterprise

What Open Forum Enterprise does

Open Forum Enterprise Pte Ltd is a Singapore-incorporated (UEN 201535152W) B2B conference and training company that operates as the wholly-owned Asia arm of UK-based Open Forum Events (Manchester, RCN 08717722). It produces first-class conferences and 2-4 day training workshops for senior-level delegates and decision makers across the public, private, and voluntary sectors, with topics spanning Defence and Security, Energy and Environment, Government Services, Health, Leadership, Performance Improvement, Procurement, and Risk Mitigation. Specific programs include Strategic Corporate Risk and Crisis Management, Combating Active Shooter, Supply Chain Security Management (with CiSP certification), Healthcare Public-Private Partnerships, Supplier Relationship Management, a 4-Day MBA in Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, and Vehicle Fleet Management. The company holds CPD Certification Service membership, allowing delegates to earn Continuing Professional Development hours.

The underlying 'product' is curated human-delivered professional education rather than a software platform; there is no disclosed proprietary technology, app, API, or AI/ML layer. Distribution combines direct phone and email sales, open-enrollment events at hotel venues across Singapore (Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, M Hotel), Kuala Lumpur (Intercontinental), Bangkok (Pullman Bangkok Grande Sukhumvit), and Dubai, and customized in-house training delivered at client sites. Marketing is conducted through the company website, email campaigns, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google AdWords, EIN Presswire press distribution, and a network of association partners including AISA, ANZDD, ASIAN, CDM, CVTA, GEP, Pharmachina, the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, and Crisis Response Journal.

The business model is professional services: revenue is generated primarily through per-delegate registration fees (priced on a quote basis, invoiced 7 days in advance) and partnership/sponsorship fees from organizations seeking access to senior-level audiences. Customer logos span government (Singapore Police Force, Energy Market Authority, Sports Singapore, People's Association, Hydrocarbons Prices Stabilization Fund Cameroon), large enterprises (Brunei Shell, HSBC Bank Middle East, Shinryo Corporation, Certis Cisco, Singapore Cruise Centre), and NGOs (Marie Stopes International). No revenue, headcount, funding, or financial figures are disclosed; the public website carries a 2017 copyright and shows no upcoming events, indicating the most recent observable operating activity is from the 2017-2018 period.

Name

Open Forum Enterprise

Legal name

Open Forum Enterprise Pte Ltd

Website

https://openforum.com.sg

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Open Forum Enterprise Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based B2B conference and training company (wholly owned by UK-based Open Forum Events) that delivers CPD-certified professional development workshops for senior-level delegates across government, private, and voluntary sectors in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Conferences

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Conferences & Sales Kickoffs (MPAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Professional training events
• Corporate conference services
• Crisis management workshops
• Supply chain training
• Public-private partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference and Training Registration Fees: The company generates revenue primarily through delegate registration fees for conferences and training workshops. According to their terms and conditions, they issue invoices in advance of events with payment terms of 7 days from invoice date or immediately for overseas clients. They offer CPD (Continuing Professional Development) certified programs.
2. Partnership and Sponsorship Fees: Open Forum Enterprise offers partnership and sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to engage with senior level delegates and decision makers. Benefits include marketing campaigns, thought leadership positioning, and access to high-level audiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Open Forum Enterprise organizes and delivers professional conferences and training events for senior delegates across government, private sector, and healthcare organizations. The company provides CPD-certified workshops and forums focused on crisis management, supply chain, and public-private partnerships. Its offerings span open-registration conferences, bespoke in-house corporate training, and sponsored industry events, primarily serving the Asia-Pacific region from its Singapore base while operating as part of the broader Open Forum Events group headquartered in Manchester, UK.

Product overview

Open Forum Enterprise is a conference and training events company offering a portfolio of professional development programs. The core offering consists of first-class conferences and training workshops spanning multiple sectors including Defence, Science & Technologies, Energy & Environment, Government Services, Health, Leadership, Performance Improvement, Procurement, and Risk Mitigation. Specific training programs include Strategic Corporate Risk & Crisis Management, Supply Chain Security Management (CiSP certification), Combating Active Shooter, Public-Private Partnerships for Healthcare, Supplier Relationship Management, 4-Day MBA in Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, and Vehicle Fleet Management. The company also provides CPD certification through the CPD Certification Service and facilitates networking opportunities with industry experts. Events are delivered across venues in Singapore, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and other locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Delegate Conferences

Quantifiable outcome

• CPD hours can be earned at conferences and training workshops
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AISA (Asia Internet Subscription Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAISA logo appears on the Open Forum Enterprise partners page. Nature of partnership involves collaboration in professional development events.
• ANZDD (Asia New Zealand Dairy Diagnostics)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANZDD logo appears on the partners page. Nature of partnership involves collaboration in professional development events.
• ASIANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIAN logo appears on the partners page. Nature of partnership involves collaboration in professional development events.
• CDMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDM logo appears on the partners page. Nature of partnership involves collaboration in professional development events.
• CVTA (Connected Vehicle Trade Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCVTA is listed as a supporting association for fleet management events. The association enables collaboration of companies, organizations, and governmental bodies engaged in vehicle communications.
• PRESSWIRE/EIN PresswireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEIN Presswire is listed as a media partner providing press release distribution services with millions of users through their newsdesk and media directory.
• GEP (Global Energy Practice)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEP logo appears on the partners page. Nature of partnership involves collaboration in professional development events.
• PharmachinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmachina logo appears on the partners page. Nature of partnership involves collaboration in professional development events.
• British Chamber of Commerce SingaporeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBCCS logo appears on the website footer. The chamber promotes British business interests in Singapore and collaborates with Open Forum on events.
• Crisis Response JournalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrisis Response Journal is listed as a media partner for counter-terrorism and security events. It is the foremost international publication focusing on response, resilience, continuity and security issues.
• Open Forum Events Manchester UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen Forum Enterprise Pte Ltd is a wholly owned company in Asia associated with Open Forum Events in Manchester UK (RCN: 08717722). This is a parent-subsidiary relationship with shared brand and operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Terrapinn: B2B events and conferences business with deep presence across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, running flagship summits for senior decision-makers in sectors including energy, healthcare and technology - directly comparable to OFE's vertical and geographic mix.
• Clariden Global: Executive education and training events provider focused on Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, serving senior leaders across risk, governance, healthcare and public sectors - similar audience, delivery model, and region to OFE.
• Fleming Events: B2B conference organiser running training and summits for senior executives in Europe, Middle East and Asia with sector coverage including defence, energy, healthcare and procurement - directly comparable footprint and offering.
• Center for Management Technology (CMT): Asia-based organiser of B2B conferences and training programmes focused on energy, petrochemicals, supply chain and risk - direct peer in scale and vertical mix to OFE.
• IQPC: International Quality and Productivity Centre runs B2B conferences and training programmes in risk management, security, supply chain, and crisis response - closely overlapping OFE's counter-terrorism, supply chain security, and crisis management workshops.
• marcus evans: Global B2B conference and corporate training organiser with a strong focus on senior executive audiences across industries such as energy, finance, healthcare and security - a near-direct analogue to Open Forum Enterprise's positioning and programme mix.

Broad incumbents

• Informa: One of the world's largest B2B events, exhibitions and publishing groups running hundreds of conferences globally. Overlaps with OFE across multiple verticals but operates at vastly greater scale with a much broader portfolio.
• Reed Exhibitions: Global exhibitions and events business operating across dozens of verticals and geographies, with established flagship brands serving enterprise and government buyers - a scaled incumbent adjacent to OFE's niche.
• dmg events: Large B2B exhibitions and conferences operator with strong presence in the Middle East and Asia, including energy, healthcare and government-facing events - a much broader incumbent with overlapping sector coverage.

Regional players

• The Asian Banker: Asia-focused B2B media and events company running conferences and training for financial services, risk and governance professionals - comparable regional focus and senior executive audience to OFE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/openforumsg
• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer.php?m2w&s=100&p[url]=http://openforum.com.sg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/open-forum-enterprise

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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